File Clerks Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $48,980 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $36,150
90th percentile $67,590
Employed locally 70
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,150
    25th
    $37,760
    50th (median)
    $48,980
    75th
    $64,490
    90th
    $67,590

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 52% Median File Clerks salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for File Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,480
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,780
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $58,300
    District of Columbia $57,560
    Gainesville, FL $55,650
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $53,860

    Nearby metros — File Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,480
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,780
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $58,300
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $53,860
    Modesto, CA $51,330
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,420

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,550
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,870
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,860
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,430
    Customer Service Representatives $45,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Salinas, CA is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.38 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Salinas, CA is 18.7% above the national median of $41,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for File Clerks in Salinas?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,150 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,760.